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Vehicle Drives Into Crowd at Berlin Pride, One Dead

German authorities say evidence points to an Islamist-motivated attack as they launch a nationwide manhunt for a suspect known to security services.

Overview

  • A vehicle entered the Großer Tiergarten near Lennéstraße late Saturday, killing one person and injuring multiple others as the Christopher Street Day (CSD) Pride event was ending.
  • Police found the vehicle abandoned and say the driver fled; investigators identified a suspect known to security services and are searching nationwide, including at borders, airports and train stations.
  • The federal interior minister described the case as a presumed Islamist attack and gave an updated injured toll that authorities say has risen to as many as 29 people.
  • Organizers ordered an immediate evacuation and cancelled remaining events while an emergency operation with roughly 2,000–2,200 police, ambulances and fire crews cordoned the scene and treated victims.
  • Local outlets report a detained possible accomplice and that several victims had knife wounds, but police say those reports are being verified as forensic searches and the criminal inquiry continue.